Crazy mornings? No time for breakfast? Barely have time to get the kids fed and out the door? Let me introduce you to my friend, the Cacao Collagen Smoothie. It’s a great meal replacement if you need a quick breakfast to-go and made convenient by a little prep work and planning ahead. And, this baby will energize you through the morning, thanks to the cocoa nibs, cacao, and cruciferous veggies.
This recipe spares nothing in terms of nutrition, energy, and flavor.
- veggies – (check)
- naturally sweetened – (check)
- protein – (check)
- naturally energizing – (check, check)
Smoothie Bag Time Saver
To really make this smoothie convenient for busy people, I recommend making these into smoothie bags, freezing, and just adding your milk (and/or coffee) choice. This will save so much time!
Do the prep all at once, freeze, and ensure your produce stays good!
Health Tip: Eat Cruciferous Veggies
Did you know that cruciferous veggies like kale, cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage are very beneficial for detoxing your liver? They also provide vitamin K1 which your gut (if healthy) can turn into vitamin K2 which promotes bone health (The Paleo Mom).
Good thing this Cacao Collagen Smoothie recipe is full of cruciferous veggies!
And, why not follow this smoothie “meal” up with one of my great lunch ideas or a veggie filled dinner like this One Pot Sausage and Veggie Meal.
Check it out!
Cacao Collagen Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cauliflower
- 1 cup fresh kale
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa nibs
- 1 scoop collagen peptides
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Begin by chopping your fruit and veggies, being sure to cut each 1/4 of the avocado in half and slice each 1/2 banana into large chunks (this helps with the blending process when the avocados and bananas are frozen).
- Place all ingredients, except milk, into a sandwich baggie and freeze until ready to use.
- When you are ready to use, simply dump into the blender and add about 1 cup of your favorite milk.
Notes
